http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/-t1.htm Talk about the Houston Colt 45's / Houston Astros right here! Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:05:52 GMT 10 http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/SelenaForever01/nightcomerica.jpg http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/-t1.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/mills-named-astros-manager-t5634.htm GoGetEmTigers Mills named Astros manager Red Sox bench coach was skipper in Minors for 11 years By Brian McTaggart / MLB.com 10/27/09 7:13 PM ET HOUSTON -- Astros general manager Ed Wade's respect for Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona runs deep, so it wasn't surprising that the club leaned on Francona heavily for advice and wound up tabbing someone from his staff to lead the Astros into the future. After Francona gave Astros owner Drayton McLane a strong endorsement during a telephone ... Houston Astros Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:05:52 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/mills-named-astros-manager-t5634.htm#171053 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/mills-named-astros-manager-t5634.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/offseason-outlook-houston-astros-10-7-09-t5619.htm GoGetEmTigers Offseason Outlook: Houston Astros By Tim Dierkes [October 7, 2009 at 10:49am CST] Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Astros. Their likely commitments for 2010: C - Humberto Quintero - $610K C - J.R. Towles - $402K 1B - Lance Berkman - $14.5MM 2B - Kaz Matsui - $5MM SS - Tommy Manzella - $400K 3B - Chris Johnson - $400K IF - Jeff Keppinger - $428K IF - Edwin Maysonet - $400K LF - Carlos Lee - $18.5MM CF - Michael ... Houston Astros Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:15:53 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/offseason-outlook-houston-astros-10-7-09-t5619.htm#170981 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/offseason-outlook-houston-astros-10-7-09-t5619.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/cooper-dismissed-as-astros-manager-09-21-09-t5514.htm GoGetEmTigers Cooper dismissed as Astros manager Third-base coach Clark to serve as interim skipper By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com 09/21/09 3:50 PM ET The Astros have dismissed manager Cecil Cooper, general manager Ed Wade announced via news release on Monday afternoon. For the remaining two weeks of the season, third-base coach Dave Clark will serve as the interim manager. The Astros are scheduled to hold a 4 p.m. CT press conference at Minute Maid Park. "Cecil Cooper has given ... Houston Astros Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:18:57 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/cooper-dismissed-as-astros-manager-09-21-09-t5514.htm#169731 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/cooper-dismissed-as-astros-manager-09-21-09-t5514.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/pudge-expected-to-sign-with-astros-t4646.htm GoGetEmTigers 03/16/09 5:14 PM ET Pudge expected to sign with Astros Free-agent catcher to take physical after he's finished with Classic By Alyson Footer / MLB.com KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Roy Oswalt passed Pudge Rodriguez at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Fla., where both are participating in the World Baseball Classic. "Hey, teammate," Rodriguez said to Oswalt. "I guess I was one of the first to find out," Oswalt laughed. The 37-year-old Rodriguez is expected to sign with the Astros, ... Houston Astros Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:37:53 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/pudge-expected-to-sign-with-astros-t4646.htm#145958 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/pudge-expected-to-sign-with-astros-t4646.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-offer-free-admission-for-kids-through-aug-23-t5174.htm GoGetEmTigers Astros offer free admission for kids 'Kids Free All Summer' program good through Aug. 23 By Brian McTaggart / MLB.com 06/11/09 3:04 PM ET HOUSTON -- If the Astros have their way, the upper decks at Minute Maid Park will be filled with kids for the rest of the summer. The team unveiled an unprecedented ticket promotion on Thursday in which kids 14 years old and under can attend games for free in selected seating areas until Aug. 23. Fans will receive two free tickets for ... Houston Astros Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:17:28 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-offer-free-admission-for-kids-through-aug-23-t5174.htm#160771 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-offer-free-admission-for-kids-through-aug-23-t5174.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/aaron-boone-heart-condition-t4661.htm GoGetEmTigers 03/18/09 10:42 AM ET Heart condition ends Boone's season Veteran infielder will have surgery, calls it 'not an emergency' By Alyson Footer / MLB.com KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Veteran infielder Aaron Boone has a heart condition that will require surgery, effectively ending his year with the Astros. "I have been diagnosed as having a heart condition involving the aorta and aortic valve," Boone said, flanked by nearly the entire Astros team at a Wednesday morning press conference in ... Houston Astros Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:56:52 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/aaron-boone-heart-condition-t4661.htm#146556 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/aaron-boone-heart-condition-t4661.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/tejada-charged-with-lying-about-drugs-may-plead-guily-t4495.htm GoGetEmTigers 02/10/09 3:40 PM EST Tejada charged with lying about drugs Expected to plead guilty in court Wednesday on steroid issue By Alyson Footer / MLB.com News conf.: Wed., 4 p.m. CT: Footer on Tejada and Congress Watch What does this mean for Tejada? Watch Concerned Berkman supports Tejada Oswalt would erase A-Rod's numbers Drug Policy in Baseball HOUSTON -- Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada was charged on Tuesday with lying to congressional investigators about the use of performance-enhancing ... Houston Astros Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:48:43 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/tejada-charged-with-lying-about-drugs-may-plead-guily-t4495.htm#142097 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/tejada-charged-with-lying-about-drugs-may-plead-guily-t4495.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-sign-michaels-t4224.htm bobrob2004 Astros sign Michaels The Astros' pursuit for a fifth outfielder may have come to a conclusion on Monday when they signed Jason Michaels to a one-year contract worth $750,000. "Jason fits the profile of the type of role player that we like to have," said Wade. "He's a solid player with good makeup and he brings another veteran presence to the Astros. He can play all three outfield positions, can, if needed, go out there and play on a regular basis, and can give you ... Houston Astros Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:58:33 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-sign-michaels-t4224.htm#137095 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-sign-michaels-t4224.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/hampton-returning-to-astros-t4132.htm GoGetEmTigers 12/01/08 3:26 PM EST Hampton returning to Astros Deal is pending physical; lefty won 22 games for Houston in '99 By Alyson Footer / MLB.com HOUSTON -- The Astros have a deal in place with left-hander Mike Hampton, pending a physical, MLB.com has learned. General manager Ed Wade declined to comment. Hampton, 36, will be in Houston either Monday or Tuesday to take the physical, which is usually the final step before a team and player finalize a deal. An announcement confirming an ... Houston Astros Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:58:52 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/hampton-returning-to-astros-t4132.htm#135654 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/hampton-returning-to-astros-t4132.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/hawkins-coming-back-to-houston-t4012.htm bobrob2004 Hawkins coming back to Houston Astros sign veteran right-hander to one-year deal HOUSTON -- The Astros returned right-hander LaTroy Hawkins to their bullpen on Friday, signing the 35-year-old veteran to a one-year contract for $3.5 million plus incentives. Hawkins finished the 2008 season with a 3-1 record, one save and a 3.92 ERA in 57 relief appearances with the Astros and Yankees. Acquired along with cash considerations on July 30 in exchange for Minor League infielder Matt ... Houston Astros Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:19:49 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/hawkins-coming-back-to-houston-t4012.htm#133700 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/hawkins-coming-back-to-houston-t4012.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/hurricane-ike-postpones-two-cubs-astros-games-t3656.htm GoGetEmTigers 09/11/2008 8:29 PM ET Ike postpones two Cubs-Astros games One option may be to reschedule contests for Sunday, Monday By Alyson Footer / MLB.com HOUSTON -- The Astros and Cubs have playoff implications riding on the final stages of the regular season, but their highly-anticipated series at Minute Maid Park is going to have to wait at least two days. The games between the two division rivals on Friday and Saturday have been postponed as the city of Houston braces for Hurricane Ike, which ... Houston Astros Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:54:43 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/hurricane-ike-postpones-two-cubs-astros-games-t3656.htm#123462 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/hurricane-ike-postpones-two-cubs-astros-games-t3656.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-acquire-hawkins-from-yanks-t3287.htm bobrob2004 Astros acquire Hawkins from Yanks Club exchanges prospect Cusick to bring righty aboard By Krysten Oliphant / MLB.com HOUSTON -- The Astros have acquired right-handed reliever LaTroy Hawkins from the New York Yankees in exchange for Matt Cusick, the Astros announced minutes before the start of their game with the Reds on Wednesday night. Hawkins, 35, was 1-1 with a 5.71 ERA over 33 relief appearances for the Yankees at the time of the trade. He allowed 26 earned runs over 41 innings ... Houston Astros Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:23:21 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-acquire-hawkins-from-yanks-t3287.htm#110071 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-acquire-hawkins-from-yanks-t3287.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-nab-padres-lefty-wolf-for-minor-league-pitcher-t3197.htm bobrob2004 Astros nab Padres lefty Wolf for minor league pitcher The Houston Astros were engaged in serious discussions to acquire veteran left-hander Randy Wolf of the San Diego Padres. As it turns out, the Astros got their man. To land Wolf, the Astros sent minor league righthanded pitcher Chad Reineke to the Padres. By making the trade, the Padres saved $3.7 million. Wolf, 31, is 6-10 with a 4.74 ERA this season. He began his career with the Philadelphia Phillies -- the former employer ... Houston Astros Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:40:12 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-nab-padres-lefty-wolf-for-minor-league-pitcher-t3197.htm#106426 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-nab-padres-lefty-wolf-for-minor-league-pitcher-t3197.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-suspend-chacon-after-altercation-with-gm-wade-t2934.htm bobrob2004 Astros suspend Chacon after altercation with GM Wade Disgruntled pitcher asked to be traded Already upset that he was demoted from the Astros' starting rotation to the bullpen, Shawn Chacon was suspended indefinitely Wednesday night after a heated exchange turned violent with general manager Ed Wade an hour before the Astros played the Texas Rangers. Chacon, who understands that he may not play again this season, admitted that he lost his cool after Wade insisted he go in the manager’s ... Houston Astros Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:45:03 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-suspend-chacon-after-altercation-with-gm-wade-t2934.htm#98725 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-suspend-chacon-after-altercation-with-gm-wade-t2934.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/reliever-tim-byrdak-signs-with-houston-t2017.htm bobrob2004 Reliever Tim Byrdak won't return to Tigers, signs with Houston As recently as Tuesday afternoon, Tim Byrdak expected to re-sign with the Tigers. Advertisement “I felt like I had a lot of unfinished business there,” he said. “The way spring training went for me, it was kind of embarrassing. “I was one of the few guys in Major League Baseball to have a job and lose it because of a terrible spring. I wanted to get back to Detroit and help stabilize the bullpen. “I don’t want ... Houston Astros Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:16:56 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/reliever-tim-byrdak-signs-with-houston-t2017.htm#61884 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/reliever-tim-byrdak-signs-with-houston-t2017.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-sign-ausmus-to-one-year-deal-t439.htm bobrob2004 10/30/2007 2:25 PM ET Astros sign Ausmus to one-year deal Catcher returns for 10th season with Houston HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has re-signed catcher Brad Ausmus to a one-year, $2-million contract, plus incentives. The announcement was made by General Manager Ed Wade. Ausmus, 38, hit .235 (82x349) with three home runs, 17 doubles and 25 RBI in 117 games with the Astros in 2007. He recorded his 100th career stolen base on July 27th, becoming the ... Houston Astros Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:29:35 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-sign-ausmus-to-one-year-deal-t439.htm#10721 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-sign-ausmus-to-one-year-deal-t439.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/tejada-s-promise-t2408.htm bobrob2004 Tejada's promise part of Astros long-ball barrage in Houston HOUSTON (AP) -- When Miguel Tejada met 8-year-old Jacob Scott on Friday, he was so touched by the little boy with muscular dystrophy he promised him a home run. Tejada fulfilled his vow to the youngster by hitting the first of three straight Houston home runs in a 7-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Astros hit five homers in the game. "I was so excited," said Tejada, who'd never promised a home run before. "I know ... Houston Astros Sat, 03 May 2008 17:42:19 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/tejada-s-promise-t2408.htm#77392 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/tejada-s-promise-t2408.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/tejada-acknowledges-age-discrepancy-t2258.htm bobrob2004 Tejada acknowledges age discrepancy Shortstop is actually two years older than previously believed By Andy Jasner / Special to MLB.com PHILADELPHIA -- Miguel Tejada just aged two years. Astros general manager Ed Wade was recently informed that Tejada was actually born on May 25, 1974, as opposed to May 25, 1976, as listed in the club's media guide. The slick-fielding Astros shortstop is actually 33 years old and will soon be 34. "In the course of media interviews, it was brought ... Houston Astros Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:20:52 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/tejada-acknowledges-age-discrepancy-t2258.htm#71142 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/tejada-acknowledges-age-discrepancy-t2258.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-release-right-hander-williams-t1886.htm bobrob2004 Astros release right-hander Williams Club also announces rotation for first five games of 2008 season HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has asked waivers on right-handed pitcher Woody Williams for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release. The announcement was made by general manager Ed Wade. Williams, 41, was 0-3 with an 11.32 ERA (26ER/20.2IP) in six appearances (five starts) this spring. He was signed by Houston as a free agent on Nov. 24, 2006, ... Houston Astros Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:05:55 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-release-right-hander-williams-t1886.htm#60234 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-release-right-hander-williams-t1886.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/berkman-wants-immediate-blood-testing-t1140.htm bobrob2004 Berkman wants immediate blood testing Astros All-Star would be willing to submit a sample now By Alyson Footer / MLB.com TEMPLE, Texas -- Houston Astros slugger Lance Berkman has definitive opinions about the controversies surrounding the aftermath of the Mitchell Report, and he's not afraid to share his thoughts. Berkman is adamant that there is only one way to end the "Steroid Era" once and for all: blood testing. Count Berkman as one who will race to the front ... Houston Astros Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:11:27 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/berkman-wants-immediate-blood-testing-t1140.htm#40924 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/berkman-wants-immediate-blood-testing-t1140.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/kazuo-matsui-to-have-surgery-lefty-wandy-rodriguez-day-to-d-t1673.htm bobrob2004 Kazuo Matsui to have surgery, lefty Wandy Rodriguez day-to-day with injury By Kristie Rieken, AP Sports Writer KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui will undergo surgery to repair an anal fissure on Monday in Houston. Matsui has struggled with the health problem for much of spring training and was diagnosed with the condition earlier this week. The expected recovery time after the surgery is two weeks. Although the season opener on March 31 is just more ... Houston Astros Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:22:02 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/kazuo-matsui-to-have-surgery-lefty-wandy-rodriguez-day-to-d-t1673.htm#53489 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/kazuo-matsui-to-have-surgery-lefty-wandy-rodriguez-day-to-d-t1673.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/congress-asking-for-probe-on-tejada-1-15-2008-t1137.htm GoGetEmTigers 01/15/2008 10:29 AM ET Congress asking for probe on Tejada Request going to Justice Department to see if former MVP lied By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com WASHINGTON -- A House Oversight Committee will ask the Department of Justice to open an investigation into whether Miguel Tejada gave false statements to members of the same committee back in 2005 about his use of performance-enhancing drugs, the Committee's chairman said in his opening remarks at a Capitol Hill hearing on Tuesday. The hearing, ... Houston Astros Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:14:18 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/congress-asking-for-probe-on-tejada-1-15-2008-t1137.htm#40886 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/congress-asking-for-probe-on-tejada-1-15-2008-t1137.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/erstad-signs-one-year-deal-with-astros-t1038.htm bobrob2004 Erstad signs one-year deal with Astros Veteran to serve as lefty bat and backup outfielder off bench HOUSTON -- Outfielder Darin Erstad has reached an agreement with the Astros on a one-year contract worth $1 million plus incentives, general manager Ed Wade confirmed on Thursday. Erstad, a veteran of 12 big league seasons, will provide a left-handed bat off the bench, as well as serve as a backup outfielder. The 33-year-old has experience at all three outfield positions and first ... Houston Astros Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:11:08 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/erstad-signs-one-year-deal-with-astros-t1038.htm#38755 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/erstad-signs-one-year-deal-with-astros-t1038.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-land-closer-in-valverde-t957.htm bobrob2004 Astros land closer in Valverde Team sends Burke, Qualls and Gutierrez to Arizona By Alyson Footer / MLB.com HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros' offseason of dealing continued on Friday when the club traded Chris Burke, Chad Qualls and Juan Gutierrez to the Diamondbacks in exchange for closer Jose Valverde. Valverde, 28, was 1-4 with a 2.66 ERA and a Major League-leading 47 saves for the Diamondbacks in 2007. His 47 saves also marked a career-high total, and he appeared on the National ... Houston Astros Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:45:46 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-land-closer-in-valverde-t957.htm#36633 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-land-closer-in-valverde-t957.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/sources-o-s-trading-tejada-to-astros-t925.htm bobrob2004 Sources: O's trading Tejada to Astros Ken Rosenthal FOXSports.com, Updated 24 minutes ago The Orioles have completed their first major off-season move, trading shortstop Miguel Tejada to the Astros, according to major-league sources. Tejada, signed through 2009 at $12 million per season, is expected to play shortstop for Houston. The move means that the Astros are unlikely to offer their incumbent shortstop, Adam Everett, a contract by Wednesday's midnight deadline to tender ... Houston Astros Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:34:44 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/sources-o-s-trading-tejada-to-astros-t925.htm#35543 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/sources-o-s-trading-tejada-to-astros-t925.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/report-matsui-agrees-to-three-year-deal-t787.htm bobrob2004 Report: Matsui agrees to three-year deal Second baseman played key role for NL champions last season By Jim Molony / MLB.com HOUSTON -- The Astros have reportedly agreed to terms with free agent second baseman Kazuo Matsui on a three-year, $15 million contract. The Daily Herald of Chicago reported the agreement on the publication's Web site late Thursday night. Astros GM Ed Wade's policy is not to comment on negotiations. Calls to Matsui's agent Arn Tellem were not returned. The ... Houston Astros Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:17:31 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/report-matsui-agrees-to-three-year-deal-t787.htm#30454 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/report-matsui-agrees-to-three-year-deal-t787.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-acquire-right-hander-villarreal-from-atlanta-t638.htm bobrob2004 Click here Astros acquire right-hander Villarreal from Atlanta Outfielder Anderson sent to Braves; Astros also sign outfielder Yordany Ramirez HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has acquired right-handed pitcher Oscar Villarreal from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for outfielder Josh Anderson. The Astros also signed outfielder Yordany Ramirez, formerly of the San Diego organization, to a Major League contract that includes a spot on the 40-man roster. The ... Houston Astros Sat, 17 Nov 2007 03:47:22 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-acquire-right-hander-villarreal-from-atlanta-t638.htm#20483 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-acquire-right-hander-villarreal-from-atlanta-t638.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/cruz-jr-among-astros-signings-t772.htm bobrob2004 Cruz Jr. among Astros signings Four given Minor League contracts, invited to Spring Training By Jim Molony / MLB.com HOUSTON -- Jose Cruz Jr., son of Astros first-base coach Jose Cruz, is one of four players invited to the Astros' Spring Training camp after signing Minor League contracts with the Astros on Wednesday. The outfielder will be joined by infielders Kevin Hooper and Tomas Perez and left-handed pitcher Stephen Randolph. The announcement was made by general manager Ed Wade. The ... Houston Astros Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:57:40 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/cruz-jr-among-astros-signings-t772.htm#29956 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/cruz-jr-among-astros-signings-t772.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/brocail-returns-to-astros-t742.htm bobrob2004 Brocail returns to Astros Right-handed reliever last pitched for Houston in 1996 By Jim Molony / MLB.com HOUSTON -- Doug Brocail's 1996 Houston teammates have all moved on. The Astros play their games downtown at Minute Maid Park, not in the Astrodome. There's a new manager and a new general manager, and Brocail is 11 years older. A lot has changed since Brocail last pitched for the Astros, but the right-hander is still just glad to be back home again after signing a one-year, $2.5 ... Houston Astros Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:38:58 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/brocail-returns-to-astros-t742.htm#29069 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/brocail-returns-to-astros-t742.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/blum-to-sign-with-astros-t652.htm bobrob2004 Blum to Sign with Astros Last Edited: Friday, 16 Nov 2007, 10:07 PM CST Created: Friday, 16 Nov 2007, 10:00 PM CST Major League Baseball sources tell FOX 26 Sports Friday that free agent infielder Geoff Blum has reached a verbal agreement to return to the Houston Astros. Blum played for the Astros in 2002 and 2003 and spent the last two seasons with the San Diego Padres. He beat Houston while playing for the Chicago White Sox with a game winning home run in game three ... Houston Astros Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:16:49 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/blum-to-sign-with-astros-t652.htm#21184 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/blum-to-sign-with-astros-t652.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-phillies-trade-t555.htm bobrob2004 Phillies land Lidge in trade with Astros Transaction likely means Myers returning to starting rotation By Anthony DiComo / MLB.com PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies took the first steps toward patching their most conspicuous weakness late Wednesday night, acquiring reliever Brad Lidge in a five-player trade with the Astros that will immediately impact both the bullpen and rotation. The Phillies also received veteran infielder Eric Bruntlett in exchange for outfielder Michael Bourn, reliever ... Houston Astros Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:08:49 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-phillies-trade-t555.htm#16573 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-phillies-trade-t555.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-still-looking-to-deal-t558.htm bobrob2004 Hey, this looks cool! Astros still looking to deal With center fielder in fold, Wade eyeing pitching possibilities By Jim Molony / MLB.com ORLANDO, Fla. -- Now that he's acquired the center fielder the Astros had been seeking with the trade for Michael Bourn, is Houston general manager Ed Wade finished dealing? Don't bet on it. "I'm leaving this meeting right now with a couple of clubs who came up and have expressed some interest in continuing discussions ... Houston Astros Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:24:08 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-still-looking-to-deal-t558.htm#16787 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/astros-still-looking-to-deal-t558.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/biggio-receives-clemente-award-honor-t424.htm Anonymous By Alyson Footer / MLB.com DENVER -- With 3,060 hits and 291 home runs, Craig Biggio will undoubtedly be remembered first for his offensive contributions during his 20-year Major League career. But it's quite possible the veteran second baseman is as recognizable to those in his adopted home of Houston for his affiliation with the Sunshine Kids as he is for his on-field accomplishments. Less than a month after he said goodbye to baseball and hello to retirement, Biggio, one of the most ... Houston Astros Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:17:57 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/biggio-receives-clemente-award-honor-t424.htm#10172 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/biggio-receives-clemente-award-honor-t424.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/craig-biggio-article-re-hbp-record-t308.htm catbox_9 NOTE: This is from theonion.com so it is FICTION. It's still fun though! August 02, 2007 Craig Biggio Blames Media Pressure For Stalling At 285 Hit-By-Pitches HOUSTON—The intense pressure and scrutiny that comes with attempting to break Major League Baseball's all-time hit-batsman mark, a once-thought untouchable record that has stood at 287 for over a century, came to a head yesterday when Craig Biggio lashed out against the media, blaming an avalanche of news coverage and reporters' ... Houston Astros Sun, 21 Oct 2007 08:58:54 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/craig-biggio-article-re-hbp-record-t308.htm#5751 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f32/craig-biggio-article-re-hbp-record-t308.htm